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I polled all my beauty editor friends with melanated skin and asked their favorite SPF formulas and this one came up a lot. It has a clear, gel-texture, and is a multitasker that acts as a primer and moisturizer. Of course, it also blends into my skin like a dream. It’s a great shield for sun protection, but also the perfect canvas for makeup.

Sol de Janeiro is known for its delectable fragrances and this time they bottled it up with the added benefit of SPF 50 sun protection. I love that it’s a feather-light formula that melts right in and gives me a beach-ready glow. You also don’t have to worry about looking gray in your vacation photos: this one’s completely clear. 

Despite its name, Black Girl Sunscreen is a product designed for everyone. However, it is made with melanated skin tones in mind. This all-over body spray is enriched with nourishing oils such as jojoba and avocado and it’s also water-resistant. So, even after a dip in the pool, you’ll still maintain your moisturized and SPF-prepped skin. But, yes, you have to be sure to follow specific reapplication instructions for the best protection. 

Ilia’s Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 checks many boxes all at once: skin care, makeup, and sun protection. The ingredients list is stacked with hydrating ingredients like squalene, hyaluronic acid, and niacinamide. So, not only does it help support a healthy skin barrier, but the coverage creates a nice base for the rest of your makeup. 

It’s hard to find a mineral sunscreen that doesn’t leave a white cast on deeper skin tones. However, this Paula’s Choice formula is a gem. It won’t leave you looking gray or ghostly and it’s also made with super soothing ingredients that won’t irritate sensitive skin. 

Leave it to Saie to find a way to make mineral sunscreen—not only flattering on a deeper skin tone—but actually luxurious to apply. It’s made with zinc oxide, hyaluronic acid and vitamin C to protect your skin from UV damage and free radicals. Moreso, once it’s rubbed it in leaves my skin looking juicy and dewy, which is always a plus. 

This sunscreen was one of the first SPFs I truly loved. If you’re one of those folks who see sunscreen application as a daily drudgery (and especially if you have combination skin) this could be your game changer. It’s light as a feather, so you won’t feel like you’re wearing an extra layer. Plus, its water-gel formula is like a mini spa treatment for your skin. And the cherry on top? No white cast in sight.

You can take this Supergoop stick to your face with your eyes closed and apply it and be 100 percent confident that instead of looking ashy, you’ll look glowy. It’s a great hydrating option, so if your skin is dry, it’ll drink this formula up. I love that it’s portable and travel-friendly, so there’s no excuse—just toss in your bag and go. 

This 100% mineral formula glides effortlessly on dark skin. It’s a regular in my rotation and comes in five versatile shades. It’s also packed with soothing herbal extracts that help add to its moisturizing, lightweight finish.

Think of this moisturizer like a two-in-one: adequate sun protection but actually really hydrating, making it perfect for every day. It’s formulated with niacinamide, aloe, and watermelon extract making it a truly nourishing, juicy potion if your skin is thirsy. It does have a light fruit scent that I don’t find irritating, personally. Still, if you’re normally sensitive to fragrance be sure to patch test this one before putting it all over—just in case.

If you don’t mind a good splurge (I don’t from time to time), this La Mer formula is worth a spot on your skin-care top shelf. It has that luxurious, moisturizing feel that I love about La Mer moisturizers with SPF 50 protection. Of course, it rubs in totally transparent and clear, so you get completely flawless, undetectable SPF for a pretty penny, but it doesn’t even feel like sunscreen so—worth it, IMO.

If I had to apply sunscreen with my eyes closed with no mirror, I’d be 100 percent confident that I’d be without a white cast after using this stick. It goes on totally clear, and much like the brand’s cult-favorite Watermelon Dew Drops, it’s packed with niacinamide and hyaluronic acid, also leaving your skin supple, hydrated and ready to take on the sun. 

This is a great everyday formula that, in addition to guarding your skin from UVA/UVB rays, is packed with niacinamide and ceramides to plump and hydrate. I love using this on freshly cleansed skin on my no-makeup days.